Halloween fun and Trick or Treat for the Dogs

Trick or Treat isn’t just for the kids – it’s for the dogs too! Dog lovers LOVE dressing up their pets, and some pets love it too (and the others tolerate it).  Take those adorable dog costumes out for a spin with these fun Halloween events for dogs! 

 

Halloween-themed pet events at Columbus Metro Parks

HOWLoween Hike at Blacklick Woods: October 14, 2024 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Dress up your furry friend for Halloween and take a 2-mile hike.

Dog Costume Contest: October 22, 2024 from 6 pm – 7 pm.
No Registration Required! Bring your dog out in their best Halloween Costumes to Prairie Oaks Darby Bend Lakes! Meet at the Dog Beach, and get some treats for you little ghoul or goblin! Use address 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard. and follow signs to the dog beach.

Happy Howl-oween at Glacier Ridge: October 28, 2024 from 5-6 pm
People aren’t the only ones who can celebrate Halloween! Bring your pups in their best costumes for a fun filled party just for them!
This program is geared for all ages. Meet at the dog park.

Trick or Treat for the Dogs by RESCUEDohio and Hollywood Feed New Albany

Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am – 1 pm

Bring your pups to visit the local businesses participating in this doggy trick-or-treat event. Check in will begin at 11am at Hollywood Feed New Albany where you will receive your map and bag to collect your goodies.

The entire route is just under a mile starting at Johnson’s Ice Cream and moving around the downtown New Albany area. Tickets are $10; available at at Hollywood Feed on the day of the event.

Trick-or-Treat with the Pups at Franklin County Dog Shelter

Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am – noon Treat stations for the kids are located throughout the shelter, along with crafts, games, and holiday activities.

There’s also a REVERSE Trick-or-Treat, where guests can give dog treats to the adoptable dogs and they walk through the shelter. Read more here!

Trick-or-Treat with the Pups at Franklin County Dog Shelter

 

Howl-O-Ween at Infirmary Park in Granville

October 27, 2024 from 10 am – 12 pm

Join us at the Paws 2 Play Dog Park for a fun afternoon celebrating Howl-o-ween with our canine pals. Activities for the pups will include make your own own pup cups, paw print stamps, photo booth, agility try it, and a toy/treat scavenger hunt. 

Costume contest entries are encouraged to register through our website prior to the event. Polite, leashed dogs welcome. Costume contest entries are encouraged to register prior to the event.

Howlin’ Hound Trick-or-Treat

Sunday, October 27, 2024 from noon – 3 pm
Join Cakehound, the German Village Society, and Stop the Suffering for a pup Trick or Treat in German Village. 

Check in and pickup your trick or treat map in Schiller Park, and then head out to collect the dog treats a various businesses on the 2-3 mile route. Dogs must be on leash, no retractable leashes! Details and sign up on Facebook. 

Costumes encouraged, and there’s a costume contest via social media with 3 prize categories.

$10 per dog. Select local pickup at checkout if prompted. You will use your order number or name at time of check in- there are no physical tickets. $2 from each ticket will be donated to Stop the Suffering on your behalf.

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